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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.14, 4,241.13 and 977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.14, 4,241.13 and 977.77 is: 1,466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.14 : 4,241.13 = 977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.14/4,241.13 = 977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.14x = 4,241.13 × 977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.14x = 4,146,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,849.68/2,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.80

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